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💰 COL Index: 93 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Wahpeton, ND

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 27 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$55,810
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$60,010
model average ÷ 93.0 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$124,587
City 1BR Rent Reference
$837
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Wahpeton?

$55,810 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 27 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$55,810/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,651/month
Household income context$57,417

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 27-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -2% vs national

Software Developer

$124,587
💡 Purchasing-power model $133,965
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.90/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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🥈 -2% vs national

Accountant

$84,272
💡 Purchasing-power model $90,615
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $40.52/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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🥉 -2% vs national

Registered Nurse

$84,262
💡 Purchasing-power model $90,604
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $40.51/hr
National projected growth +6.0%
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4️⃣ -2% vs national

Elementary School Teacher

$62,332
💡 Purchasing-power model $67,024
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $29.97/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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5️⃣ -2% vs national

Electrician

$60,257
💡 Purchasing-power model $64,792
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $28.97/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 27 Occupations in Wahpeton

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (93.0/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 27 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $124,587
2 Accountant $84,272
3 Registered Nurse $84,262
4 Elementary School Teacher $62,332
5 Electrician $60,257
6 Real Estate Agent $60,188
7 Heavy Truck Driver $51,975
8 Dental Hygienist $48,950
9 Firefighter $48,950
10 Construction Manager $48,950
11 Web Developer $48,950
12 Marketing Manager $48,950
13 Physical Therapist $48,950
14 Medical Assistant $48,950
15 Paralegal $48,950
16 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $48,950
17 Welder $48,950
18 Financial Analyst $48,950
19 Police Officer $48,950
20 Project Manager $48,950
21 Graphic Designer $48,950
22 Data Analyst $48,950
23 Plumber $48,950
24 Human Resources Specialist $48,950
25 Pharmacist $48,950
26 Carpenter $48,950
27 HVAC Technician $48,950

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Wahpeton salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.311×–1.369× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 93.0 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Wahpeton

🏠
1BR Rent
$837/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,046/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$214,000
📉
Unemployment
2.0%
💳
Median Income
$57,417
🎓
College Educated
23%
🚶
Walk Score
30/100
📊
Cost of Living
93
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Wahpeton Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Wahpeton mean on this page?

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$55,810 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 27 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Wahpeton workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Wahpeton?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,651 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Wahpeton?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Wahpeton?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.311×–1.369× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Wahpeton

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